The HBS Health Industry Alumni Association (HIAA) is focused on bringing together alumni who work in every part of the healthcare industry and in every part of the world.  HIAA members are involved in the most exciting companies, research and breakthroughs in healthcare. The HIAA provides an organized forum for alumni to communicate, interact and exchange ideas to aid in professional development and ongoing learning.  The HIAA currently has over 600 members, and we are growing every month.  We are active in many regions, including Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Minneapolis, Dallas, San Francisco, and London, plus we have several global events, including the Annual Conference and our Innovation at Work Virtual Roundtable Series. 

Below are some of the benefits of joining the HIAA, as well as a sampling of the events open to HIAA members.

Examples of National Events:

• Annual Healthcare Alumni Conference, which attracts hundreds of alumni leaders each year for the latest insights into the complex forces shaping the business of healthcare. 
• Monthly Innovation at Work Virtual Roundtable Webinars, which feature superstar HBS alumni sharing their insights with HIAA members, are only available to HIAA members. 
• Healthcare Conference Receptions at major events, including JPMorgan, BioInternational, and HIMSS
• Joint networking events with other top business schools, including Sloan, Stanford GSB, and Wharton; these events are currently held in Boston, New York, and San Francisco, and we are looking to expand to include additional cities and schools.
• Access to HIAA resources, including the Job Board and the Member Directory. 
  

 Examples of Regional Events:

• Northeast:  Business Models for Global Health
• Northeast:  Health Care Reform and American Competitiveness
• West Coast:  New Frontiers in Medical Devices
• West Coast: Innovative Approaches to Global Health & Poverty: Capitalism for Good
• International:  Switzerland’s Healthcare System
  

 Benefits to You as a Member:

• Networking with the movers and shakers of the healthcare industry
• Opportunity to meet professionals from within your sector of the industry and / or from other sectors of the healthcare industry
• Opportunities to become involved in Leadership and Committee Member roles within the HIAA and within the Conference Planning Team
• Educational opportunities to stay ahead of the key developments in the healthcare industry
• Subscription to the monthly "What's New" newsletter
• Free access to the Innovation at Work Virtual Roundtable Series
• $250 discount when registering for the Annual Conference
• Discounted admission to Regional Events
• Discounted admission to the Annual Student Healthcare Conference
• Access to the HIAA Job Board for finding career opportunities
• Access to the HIAA Member Database for networking

Eligibility

Harvard Business School degree holders and current HBS students and faculty are eligible for membership.

How to Join:  

Joining is simple. 

1. Click here.
2. Click on the red “Sign In” button.
3. Log in using your LEFA (Lifelong HBS Email Forwarding Address).
4. Once you have signed in, select General Member, Patron, or Benefactor
5. Then click “Continue” to complete the process.
6. Upon completing registration, a receipt will be emailed to you.  If you require additional documentation in order to expense your membership, please contact us. 
   

Note:  If you or your company would like to pursue a sponsorship opportunity at the same time as joining the HIAA, please contact Jon Puz – jpuz@mba2008.hbs.edu.

 
 Questions or Still Undecided About Joining? 

Contact HIAA Members – they will be happy to talk with you.  For specific questions or advice on why to join the HIAA, contact Jon Puz – jpuz@mba2008.hbs.edu.

  We look forward to you joining us in the HIAA!

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